Lead Food Service Assist

We are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual to assist in the day to day running of our Catering Department.

You must have the ability and initiative to work both on your own and as part of a team. Good communication and customer service skills are paramount, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

You will be based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, but may be required to cover other sites within Swansea Bay Health Board.

The role will include undertaking cooking, serving hot food, and other restaurant duties, you may also be required to work in the coffee shop, there may also be some duties working in a chilled and/or frozen environment as appropriate.

There are two posts available, one will be a 30-hour post on rota (working every other weekend) and the other is a Monday to Friday 23 hours a week.

A Lead Food Services Assistant is responsible for efficiently assisting in all Food Services areas as directed by their team leader and/or line manager and operating within established food hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures and within the principles of a flexible team approach.

Service areas include all kitchen and dish wash sections, hospitality and retail sections including functions, restaurants and coffee shops, newsagents, vending, ward trolley service and any other related areas.

Duties include the cleaning of premises and equipment, simple food preparation and packaging, food service, vending and ward trolley service.

The role will include undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriate.

The Lead Food Services Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Food Services Coordinator/Lead Food Production Cook/Team Leader with service provision, and undertakes day to day supervision of food services assistants/staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

**Values**: All employees of the Health Board are required to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behavior Statements in order for them to become an integral part of the post holder’s working life and to embed the principles into the culture of the organisation.

A Lead Food Services Assistant is responsible for efficiently assisting in all Food Services areas as directed by their team leader and/or line manager and operating within established food hygiene and safety practices, methods and procedures and within the principles of a flexible team approach.

Service areas include all kitchen and dish wash sections, hospitality and retail sections including functions, restaurants and coffee shops, newsagents, vending, ward trolley service and any other related areas.

Duties include the cleaning of premises and equipment, simple food preparation and packaging, food service, vending and ward trolley service.

The role will include undertaking duties in a chilled and/or frozen working and storage environment, as appropriate.

The Lead Food Services Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Food Services Coordinator/Lead Food Production Cook/Team Leader with service provision, and undertakes day to day supervision of food services assistants/staff.

In conjunction with the Food Services Coordinator/Lead Food Production Cook oversees the operation of associated Food Services areas.

Deputise for the Food Services Coordinator/Lead Food Production Cook, as and when required.